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The program in Health Informatics is a joint venture between the College of Computing and Informatics, the College of Health and Human Services, and the Graduate School. The program offers both a Graduate Certificateand a Master of Science degree designed to prepare students for the complex and rapidly changing healthcare and technology sectors. The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary program focused on the complex issues surrounding the management and analysis of electronic medical information. The program is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of health data science and healthcare analytics. | Admission RequirementsApplicants must meet the general Graduate School requirements for admission to Master’s Degree programs. Applications must include all of the materials listed by the Graduate School as typical for Master’s Degree application submissions. In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in computer sciences, health sciences, information systems, or life sciences or in an informatics discipline or a closely related field is required for study toward the M.S. in Heath Informatics. Acceptable scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the GRE are also required; applicants holding a terminal degree (e.g., J.D., M.D., D.D.S., Ph.D.) may request a waiver from this requirement. Applicants to the PSM in Health Informatics program may also request the score waiver provided they: - Were accepted into the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics program
- Successfully complete a minimum of two of the required courses with a GPA of 3.5 or above and with no more than one grade of B
- Secure a letter of recommendation from at least one of the instructors teaching those courses supporting their admission into the master’s program
Degree RequirementsThe PSM in Health Informatics program requires 35-38 graduate credit hours, including 3-6 credit hours of Foundation courses, 11 credit hours of Core courses, 3 credit hours of Core elective courses, 15 credit hours of concentration focus courses, and 3 credit hours of Internship/Practicum. A minimum of 24 credit hours contributing to the M.S. in Health Informatics must be from courses numbered 6000 or higher. A maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit may be transferred. Students may apply all of the credits earned in the Graduate Certificate in Health Informaticstowards the M.S. in Health Informatics. Foundation Courses (3-6 credit hours)Students lacking an adequate healthcare background take the “Foundations in Health” course sequence. Similarly, students lacking an adequate informatics background will take the “Foundations in Informatics” course sequence. In all cases, a minimum of 3 credit hours of Foundations courses are required. Foundations in Health- HCIP 5370 - Health Vocabularies and Classification Systems (3)
Foundations in Informatics- HCIP 5375 - Computer Vocabularies and Programming Systems (3)
Note:The adequacy of a student’s background is determined by the Graduate Program Director. Students who are determined by the Graduate Program Director to lack an adequate background in both healthcare and informatics will be required to take courses from both Foundation sequences (Foundation General) for a maximum of up to 6 hours. Note: A course cannot be used to satisfy both a Foundation and a Concentration requirement toward the degree. Core Courses (11 credit hours)All students complete four required Core courses that provide a strong general background in health informatics. - HCIP 6102 - Healthcare Data Analysis (3)
- HCIP 6108 - Decision Analysis in Healthcare (3)
- HCIP 6380 - Introduction to Health Informatics (3)
- GRAD 6002 - Responsible Conduct of Research (2)
Core Elective Course (3 credit hours)Students must take 3 credit hours of Core elective coursework from the following set, complementary to their base Foundation coursework. - HCIP 5376 - Introduction to Programming for Health Informatics (3)
- HCIP 6100 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System (3)
One of these two equivalent courses:- HCIP 6201 - Computer Security, Privacy, and Legal Issues (3)
- HCIP 6200 - Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)
Concentration Requirements (15 credit hours)Each student must also complete an approved concentration area consisting of fifteen (15) credit hours. Concentration coursework balances depth and breadth across the following coursework categories with a breadth requirement. Students must take at least 3 of the 15 hours in a separate category from the majority of the Concentration coursework. Concentration category areas and applicable courses include: Data Science and AnalyticsStudents with a focus in this concentration category create and manipulate data as part of advanced health information systems to meet the unique needs and exacting standards of the healthcare industry. - HCIP 5121 - Information Visualization (3)
- HCIP 5122 - Visual Analytics (3)
- HCIP 5123 - Applied Statistics I (3)
- HCIP 5160 - Applied Databases (3)
- HCIP 5166 - Network-Based Application Development (3)
- HCIP 5220 - Vulnerability Assessment and System Assurance (3)
- HCIP 5250 - Computer Forensics (3)
- HCIP 6103 - Big Data Analytics for Competitive Advantage (3)
- HCIP 6112 - Software System Design and Implementation (3)
- HCIP 6156 - Applied Machine Learning (3)
- HCIP 6162 - Knowledge Discovery in Databases (3)
- HCIP 6163 - Data Warehousing (3)
- HCIP 6167 - Network Security (3)
- HCIP 6200 - Principles of Information Security and Privacy (3)
- HCIP 6201 - Computer Security, Privacy, and Legal Issues (3)
- HCIP 6210 - Access Control and Security Architecture (3)
- HCIP 6230 - Information Infrastructure Protection (3)
- HCIP 6342 - Health Information Technology Project Management (3)
- HCIP 6350 - Principles of Human-Computer Interaction (3)
- HCIP 6391 - Architecting Health Information Systems (3)
- HCIP 6392 - Enterprise Health Information Systems (3)
- HCIP 6393 - Advanced Health Data Integration (3)
- HCIP 6500 - Complex Adaptive Systems (3)
- HCIP 6520 - Network Science (3)
Business of HealthcareStudents with a focus in this concentration category develop skills in analyzing health data to identify risk and to adopt best practices in the healthcare industry. - HCIP 6070 - Current Issues in Health Informatics (3)
- HCIP 6100 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System (3)
- HCIP 6104 - Health and Disease (3)
- HCIP 6134 - Quality and Outcomes Management in Healthcare (3)
- HCIP 6146 - Information Resources Management (3)
- HCIP 6150 - Health Law and Ethics (3)
- HCIP 6260 - Analytic Epidemiology (3)
- HCIP 6330 - Medical Practice Management (3)
- HCIP 6385 - Healthcare Communication and Leadership (3)
Note:A course cannot be used to satisfy any two requirements toward the degree. Other focus areas may be possible with the approval of the Graduate Program Director. In addition, the Graduate Program Director may approve substitution of courses within approved concentration areas. Students may submit a Special Request to the Program or Faculty Director to substitute relevant DSBA, HADM, HLTH, ITCS, or ITIS courses in a given concentration. Capstone Project/Internship (3 credit hours)In line with the practice-based nature of the program, all students must complete an approved Capstone Project/Internship experience from one of the following: - HCIP 6198 - IT Internship Project (3)
- HCIP 6400 - Health Internship Project (3)
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| FAQs
Master of Health Informatics and Analytics
Is Masters of health informatics worth it? ›
Yes. Given the growth potential and demand for qualified workers, a master's in health informatics is worth it. According to the BLS, medical and health services managers earned a median annual salary of $101,340 in May 2021. And these high-level positions often require a master's degree or equal experience.
How much does a health informatics masters make in the US? ›
The average health informatics salary in the USA is $89,250 per year or $42.91 per hour. Entry level positions start at $66,358 per year while most experienced workers make up to $147,607 per year.
How long is a Masters in health informatics? ›
Master's programs in health informatics may require between 30 and 54 credits and can be completed in one to two years, depending on whether a student attends full or part time.
What is MS health informatics? ›
The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) program at UNT is designed to educate leaders in health informatics who can apply data science and information management methods and techniques to improve the delivery of healthcare with a patient-centered focus in diversified environments.
What is the highest salary in health informatics? ›
How difficult is health informatics? ›
Well, data science is a complicated discipline, and data science in health informatics is no exception. You'll be dabbling in such changeable and nuanced areas as business research, sampling, and survey design via extraordinarily complex modern-day data management systems.
Can health informatics work from home? ›
A remote health informatics job is a supportive administrative position in health care that allows you to work from home. Your responsibilities involve the development of methods to organize, analyze, and monitor patient records.
Is health informatics in high demand? ›
A health informatics degree is in demand
Since the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was signed into law in 2009, there has been an immense and continuous growth in the health informatics industry.
Is health informatics a stem degree? ›
The PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics is a recognized STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Degree Program.
You'll Enjoy Better Work-Life Balance
Although every job has stressful components, informatics careers tend to be less stressful than patient care roles or even administrative roles.
Do I need to know coding for health informatics? ›
Computer programming
You'll likely spend a considerable amount of time using a computer in your work as a health informatics professional. Understanding computer programming is handy when designing an application to extract, analyze, or display data.
What is the job outlook for Masters in health informatics? ›
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for medical records and health information technicians are expected to grow at a rate of 13%, which is higher than average growth. The U.S. population is getting older, and this means more medical services will be needed.
Is a master's in health informatics worth it? ›
Benefits of Working in Healthcare Informatics
Pursuing a degree in this field—such as a Master of Science in Health Informatics—can be a great way to enter and grow within this industry. There are several reasons—both personal and professional—that pursuing a degree in this field is worth the investment.
How much does MS in health informatics cost in USA? ›
The average tuition fee in the USA to study a master's in Health Informatics ranges between INR 20 lakhs ($ 25,000) and INR 25 lakhs ($30,000).
What is the difference between health IT and health informatics? ›
While health informatics focuses more on data to improve the quality of the healthcare service, health information technology (HIT) focuses on the system by designing, selecting, and maintaining the technological configuration used to gather, secure, and analyze data within the organization.
Is msn informatics worth it? ›
Earning a master's in nursing informatics can boost your earning potential, as 65% of all master's degree holders earn more than $100,000 a year, with 40% earning more than $125,000.
Is health informatics a good career choice? ›
A health informatics degree is in demand
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has consistently reported major growth of jobs in the field. The number of jobs is expected to increase by 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
